SDG Talks Podcast highlights Change Makers and their work around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our passion is to highlight people and organizations that work towards the 17 goals that will transform the world into a more equitable place for everyone. Got a good story? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com or visit us at www.SDGTalksPodcast.com
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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM. Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area ...
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The Board Retreat is the entire creative process of making a board game, and James and Paul are here to stumble, tangent, and inspire their way to a full game. Come along for the journey if that's, like, um, your thing.
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Have you found yourself searching for answers to some of today’s most pressing questions like how to solve the climate crisis and secure our energy independence? Luckily, we have an answer for you—nuclear energy. But don’t just take it from us. Hear from experts, researchers, and influencers (and even a pageant queen!) from a variety of backgrounds as they envision a world powered by clean nuclear energy. Tune into Fissionary on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen
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Using Radiation for Rhino Conservation With James Larkin
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Rhino poaching remains a critical issue, threatening the survival of their species while fueling illegal trade networks. Luckily, there is hope for these creatures as new anti-poaching methods like the Rhisotope Project emerge. In this episode, James Larkin, the director of the radiation and health physics unit at the University of the Witwatersran…
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OTL #940: CTA Surveillance, One year after the end of cash bail, McLuhan’s new music
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Mike Stephen learns about a new CTA surveillance pilot program from Justin Agrelo, community engagement reporter at The Trace, discusses the impact of ending cash bail in Illinois with State Senator Robert Peters (13th), and gets the lowdown on local prog rock band McLuhan from vocalist & bassist Neal Rosner.…
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SDG 6 | Protecting Mussels: A Crucial Task for Freshwater Health | Emily Gryga
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Why is mussel relocation and monitoring necessary? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What’s the vital role of mussels in filtering water and maintaining freshwater ecosystems? How to protect mussels fr…
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OTL #939: The judicial election guide, Sideshow Villains’ deviant cabaret, and The Secret History of Jo Mapes
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Mike Stephen learns about Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide with managing editor Jonah Newman, previews the Sideshow Villains’ upcoming deviant cabaret with band leader Dante Ingram, and discovers the Secret History of local folk singer Jo Mapes.Par Mike Stephen
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The Scoop on Climate Reporting With Cat Clifford
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Recent climate and energy reporting have emphasized the need to roll out new technologies on a large scale to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly needs to happen to make this a reality? In the Season 3 premiere, we sit down with Cat Clifford, senior science and economics correspondent at Cipher. With her extensive experience in climat…
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OTL #938: The history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago, Local education update
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Mike Stephen discusses the history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago with Wichita State history professor Robert Weems Jr. and then gets an update on local education issues from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.Par Mike Stephen
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OTL #937: An American Suburb’s Encounter with Evil
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Mike Stephen sits down with Lake Forest High School history teacher Michael Soffer to discuss his new book Our Nazi: An American Suburb’s Encounter with Evil, which tells the story of how a WWII Nazi ended up as a high school custodian in suburban Chicago.Par Mike Stephen
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What’s the only invasive carp species reproducing in the Great Lakes? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Why worry about the presence of grass carp in the Great Lakes? What is electrofishing, and how do…
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Welcome back to Fissionary! A podcast dedicated to exploring the potential of nuclear energy in addressing the climate crisis and securing our energy future. As our podcast continues to grow, we’re diving even deeper into how nuclear technology is being used to heal, power, and save our planet. Season 3 launches on October 10, 2024! Make sure to su…
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OTL #936: The future of women comes to Chicago, The Transferable Skills Podcast, The Surabhi Ensemble’s world music thrives
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Mike Stephen talks to Dr. Jamila Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, about their upcoming Chicago conference, learns about the new Transferable Skills Podcast from its creator and host Noah Mishkin, and previews the Surabhi Ensemble’s gig at Navy Pier with guitarist Carlo Basile.…
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Why are mussel populations declining? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: The alarming decline in mussel populations in Eau Claire County. Understanding the impact of water pollution, degradation, and in…
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OTL #935: Smartphones On Hold, Local journalism drama, The Secret History of George E. Lewis
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Mike Stephen learns about the Smartphones On Hold initiative with co-founders Kelly Kribs and Gideon Bob, discusses the latest issues in local journalism with McKinley Park News publisher Justin Kerr, and discovers the Secret History of experimental jazz trombone player George E. Lewis.Par Mike Stephen
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How can we create more habitats for wildlife? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How can habitat restoration design plans enhance biodiversity in Green Bay? The goals and progress of the tank farm marsh…
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OTL #934: The future of Chicago newsracks, Chicago Style celebrates local fashion history
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Mike Stephen learns about the disappearance of downtown newspaper racks from Brian Hieggelke, editor and publisher of Newcity and the chair of the Chicago Newsracks Task Force, and then talks to Illinois Humanities executive director Gabrielle Lyon and author Ayana Contreras to get a preview of an event that celebrates local fashion history called …
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OTL #933: Illinois’ air pollution, Saxman Billy Harper’s story, Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition
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Mike Stephen discusses a new report about Illinois' air pollution with Julian Reif, professor at the University of Illinois, discovers saxman Billy Harper’s story, and learns about the good work of the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition with executive director Dora Dantzler-Wright.Par Mike Stephen
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What are the alternatives to invasive plants? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What crucial role do gardeners play in managing invasive species? Helping gardeners understand and adopt alternatives to …
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OTL #932: The Neighborhood Bridge, New music from Max McGathey, The legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center
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Mike Stephen visits with Prentice Butler, executive director of a local organization that provides a bridge to success for Chicago families called The Neighborhood Bridge, gets the lowdown on local musician Maxx McGathey’s new music, and discusses the legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center with retiring executive director Alan Mills.…
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OTL #931: The Tenant Trap, The Secret History of Fred Holstein
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Mike Stephen talks to Injustice Watch senior reporter Alejandra Cancino about how some Chicago renters are trapped in unsafe buildings while forced to pay rising rents and then dives into the Secret History of local folk legend Fred Holstein.Par Mike Stephen
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How can simulations combat sampling bias? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Why is timing in spawning behavior important? Using simulations to combat sampling bias and improve data accuracy in lake man…
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OTL #930: No Games Chicago, Inequities in mental health services for justice-involved youth
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Mike Stephen talks to community organizer Tom Tresser about his new book on the history of No Games Chicago and then talks to Maria Jose Luna, doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, about a new study that examines the inequities in mental health services for justice-involved y…
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Turning water into music... Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Leah transform water data into music? How can music inspired by nitrate and phosphorus levels in water wells highlight environment…
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What is a camera dance and how can it symbolize a shrinking lake? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Natasha’s camera dance highlight the impact of warming on two-story lakes and fish habitats?…
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OTL #929: Preserving Illinois wetlands, Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music, The Secret History of William Warren
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Mike Stephen learns about efforts to preserve Illinois wetlands from Jennifer Bamberg, investigative reporter at Investigate Midwest, gets into Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music with band founder Josh Siegal, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues drummer William Warren.Par Mike Stephen
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SDG 6 | Depicting Environmental Research Through Art | Natalie Ford
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What potential do student research projects have? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Natalie’s art depict crucial environmental research projects, from microplastic pollution to biodegradable p…
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OTL #928: The future of additional dwelling units in Chicago, Money in the Chicago school board election, Hope for Homes Day
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Mike Stephen learns about Chicago City Council action regarding additional dwelling units from Cityscape Chicago founder and CEO Steven Vance, discusses the money flowing through the upcoming Chicago School Board election with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and chats with La Case Norte executive director Jose Munoz about Hope for Homes…
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OTL #927: Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide, Revisiting Chicago Rents, The Secret History of Avondale Electric
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Mike Stephen learns about the upcoming judicial election guide from Injustice Watch with senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros, revisits an initiative that provides housing opportunities for Chicagoans, and discovers the Secret History of North Side rockers Avondale Electric.Par Mike Stephen
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How are water springs an integral part of the water cycle? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Laila’s art captures the beauty and resilience of Wisconsin Springs and the water cycle Using art to int…
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Imagining the Year 2050 With Our Nuclear All-Stars!
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For Fissionary’s season 2 finale, Mary and Jordan speak with some nuclear power players! We’re joined again by Dr. J’Tia Hart, along with Kaylee Cunningham (Ms. Nuclear Energy) and Ryan Pickering who are working hard to advocate for a cleaner world powered by nuclear. They discuss the current state of the nuclear industry, the challenges they face…
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OTL #926: Remembering the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, Police settlement transparency ordinance, Removing lead pipes in Chicago
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Mike Stephen discusses the significance of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 with Peter Cole, founder and co-director of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project, learns about a proposed ordinance aimed at improving police settlement transparency from Tracy Siska, executive director of the Chicago Justice Project, and gets an update on Chica…
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Why are deep roots essential for growth? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Becca’s art highlights the importance of biodiversity and deep roots for ecosystem health Using art to express the need fo…
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OTL #925: Local metalpoint art, New music from Joe Di Zillo, The Secret History of Jackie DeShannon
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Mike Stephen chats with local metalpoint artist D. Lammie-Hanson, gets the lowdown on new tunes from Chicago musician Joe Di Zillo, and discovers the Secret History of local singer Jackie DeShannon.Par Mike Stephen
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How can we share sustainable practices with farmers and consumers? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Megan’s art highlight the interconnection of soil quality, water quality, and sustainable a…
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OTL #924: The impact of Hope Chicago
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Mike Stephen visits the Hope Chicago Goal Getters 2024 Conference at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Hope Chicago is a scholarship-focused non-profit designed to provide students and their parents/guardians with the support they need to graduate from college debt-free. We learn about the amazing work of this local nonprofit from program manag…
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What aspects of water are often overlooked? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does El’s art take viewers on an immersive journey through the tiers of a lake? What’s El’s inspiration and connection …
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OTL #923: Tutoring and tech’s impact in schools, The Secret History of Motorhome
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Mike Stephen learns about the latest education research showing the benefits of tutoring combined with educational technology in schools from John Wolf and Monica Bhatt of the University of Chicago Education Lab and then discovers the Secret History of 1990s Chicago fuzzy pop-rockers Motorhome.Par Mike Stephen
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How does Wisconsin Water Week provide opportunities for artists? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Peyton’s art highlights the environmental impact of invasive species at Wisconsin Water Week Why c…
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Growing a Nuclear Legacy With Charles Oppenheimer
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From the Manhattan Project to the Oscars—Oppenheimer brought nuclear back into the mainstream. Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is building a legacy of his own with The Oppenheimer Project. In this episode, Charles reflects on seeing his grandfather portrayed on the big screen, funding a nuclear future, and the importance of …
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OTL #922: Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling, The legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks
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Mike Stephen explores the impacts of the lack of homeschooling regulation in Illinois with Capitol News investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker and then discusses the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks with her daughter and president of Brooks Permissions: Nora Brooks Blakely.Par Mike Stephen
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What does Pachoua Yang's artwork teach you about cyanobacteria? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Pachoua’s art captures the beauty and complexity of cyanobacteria at the microscopic level Pachoua’s jo…
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OTL #921: How do Chicagoans consume their news?, Plant-based school lunch options, The Secret History of The Pearl Handle Band
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Mike Stephen dives into a new report about how Chicagoans consume and perceive their local news with Tim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, learns about the option for plant-based school lunches in Illinois with Balanced founder Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, and discovers the Secret History of The Pearl Hand…
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How does art effectively raise awareness about environmental issues? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Jillian uses art to highlight the negative impacts of road salt on lakes at Wisconsin Water We…
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To The Moon and Beyond With Trudy Kortes
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Will fission be the future of energy on Mars? Join us for an out-of-this-world conversation with Trudy Kortes, the director of technology demonstrations at NASA, and one of the minds behind the Fission Power Project. In this episode, Mary and Jordan dive into the fascinating ways NASA is harnessing nuclear technology to fuel our missions to the Moo…
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OTL #920: Why did Bring Chicago Home fail?, Jerry Smith on The Flock reunion
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Mike Stephen talks to Roberta Garner, professor emerita of sociology at DePaul University, about why the Bring Chicago Home initiative failed and then chats with Jerry Smith of The Flock about that band’s upcoming reunion show. Jerry shares some great stories about his time in the music business.Par Mike Stephen
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OTL #919: A local education update, The Secret History of the Drew-Vels
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Mike Stephen welcomes Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin to discuss the latest on Chicago Public Schools’ position on police officers in schools and how schools are funded and then discovers the Secret History of the 1960s soul group from Evanston: The Drew-Vels.Par Mike Stephen
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Virtual Reality Meets Nuclear Energy With Derek Kultgen
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Grab your headsets and controllers because the future of nuclear operations is here! Join Mary and Jordan as they discover how nuclear is harnessing the power of virtual reality with their guest, Derek Kultgen from Argonne National Laboratory. Derek shares how his team is using video game technology to revolutionize how we work in the nuclear indus…
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OTL #918: A failure of local government, Simon’s Tavern turns 90, New local music from Brett Ratner
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Mike Stephen learns how the Chicago Housing Authority allows for nefarious deeds on some of its vacant properties from Block Club Chicago investigative editor and reporter Mick Dumke, celebrates 90 years of Andersonville’s Simon’s Tavern, and chats with local musician Brett Ratner about his new instrumental rock.…
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OTL #917: The Takeout 25 Effect, Chicago Truck Data Portal, The Secret History of Charlie Schmidt
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Mike Stephen learns about a new book about the impact of the local nonprofit Takeout 25 called The Takeout 25 Effect: Mobilizing for Positive Change with author Ravi Parakkat, explores a project mapping high concentration of truck traffic in Chicago called the Chicago Truck Data Portal with Jose Acosta Cordova of the Little Village Environmental Ju…
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Survivor, STEM, and Nuclear With J'Tia Hart
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The worlds of nuclear energy and reality TV collide in this episode with Survivor alum and nuclear engineer, J’Tia Hart! As Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation at Idaho National Laboratory, J’Tia is paving the way for the future of nuclear energy all while championing diversity and representation in STEM. She shares her unique journey with Mary a…
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OTL #916: Should Chicago lower its speed limit?, Is Mayor Johnson incompetent or inexperienced?, Revisiting Chicago as a cycling city
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Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of Chicago lowering its speed limit with Active Transportation Alliance managing director of advocacy Jim Merrell, explores the debate around Mayor Johnson’s possible incompetence or inexperience with Chicago Magazine contributing editor Ted McClelland, and revisits the topic of Chicago’s bikeability.…
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Radioactive Healing With Dr. Paulien Moyaert
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Ready for a dose of nuclear medicine? By using the power of radioactive molecules, doctors are reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment, offering more effective diagnoses and enhanced quality of life for patients. Paulien Moyaert is a doctor and content creator with more than 160,000 subscribers on YouTube. She joins Jordan and Mary to discuss h…
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